Discover books similar to "Inspector Morse" series

Colin Dexter

The Wench is Dead

In this Inspector Morse novel, the inspector is in the hospital recovering from a surgery, and he becomes intrigued by an unsolved case from the 19th century that he reads about in a book. As he delves deeper into the case, he begins to see connections to the present day. This is a great choice for fans of the Inspector Morse series who are looking for more of the same cerebral, puzzle-based mysteries that Dexter is known for.

Josephine Tey

The Daughter of Time

In this metafictional mystery novel, a detective becomes fascinated by the historical figure of Richard III and sets out to prove his innocence in the murder of the Princes in the Tower. This is a great choice for fans of Inspector Morse who are interested in historical mysteries and the process of solving them.

Michael Stanley

A Carrion Death

In this gritty mystery novel set in Botswana, a traditional healer is found dead, and the investigation reveals a complex web of corruption and greed. This is a great choice for fans of Inspector Morse who are looking for a more exotic setting and a more hard-boiled style of mystery.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

In this historical mystery novel, a series of murders takes place in a medieval monastery, and a Franciscan friar and his young apprentice set out to solve the case. This is a great choice for fans of Inspector Morse who are interested in historical mysteries and the intellectual challenges of solving them.

Michael Cunningham

The Hours

In this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the lives of three women in different time periods are interconnected by the work of Virginia Woolf. This is a great choice for fans of Inspector Morse who are looking for a more literary, character-driven novel.

Michael Connelly

The Lincoln Lawyer

In this legal thriller, a defense attorney takes on a case that forces him to confront his own demons and the corruption of the legal system. This is a great choice for fans of Inspector Morse who are looking for a more fast-paced, action-oriented mystery.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

In this psychological thriller, a group of classics students at an elite college become embroiled in a murder and must cover it up to protect themselves. This is a great choice for fans of Inspector Morse who are interested in the darker side of human nature and the consequences of our actions.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

In this historical thriller, a criminal psychologist and a journalist team up to solve a series of gruesome murders in 19th century New York City. This is a great choice for fans of Inspector Morse who are interested in historical mysteries and the psychological aspects of crime.

Michael Chabon

The Yiddish Policemen's Union

In this alternate history novel, a detective in a Jewish settlement in Alaska investigates a murder that may be connected to a larger conspiracy. This is a great choice for fans of Inspector Morse who are looking for a more imaginative, speculative mystery.

Michael Connelly

The Black Echo

In this crime novel, a veteran detective is called back to the LAPD to investigate a murder that may be connected to his past. This is a great choice for fans of Inspector Morse who are looking for a more gritty, action-oriented mystery.